From Cruyff to Maradona to Neymar: Soccer’s History of Record-Breaking Deals

by · August 8, 2017

Paris Saint-Germain acquired the Brazilian superstar Neymar from Barcelona last week for a record-breaking $263 million. This jump in the record mirrors the importance of Diego Maradona’s transfer in 1982 and Johan Cruyff’s switch in 1973.